‘One Minneapolis One Read’ Artist-in-Residency Program and Exhibit
Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:00PM
October 2 News Release from the Minnesota Historical Society:
‘One Minneapolis One Read’ Artist-in-Residency Program and Exhibit Explore the Legacy of Gordon Parks and Contemporary African-American Life
New exhibit to go on display at Mill City Museum and Juxtaposition Arts with a panel discussion and opening reception on Oct. 24 at Mill City Museum.
Minneapolis (Oct. 2, 2013) – Minneapolis residents will have a unique opportunity to view a collection of photos by Gordon Parks and join in a community conversation around his book "A Choice of Weapons," this year’s One Minneapolis One Read selection.
The exhibit will also feature approximately 30 photographs created by Minneapolis high school students alongside images by Parks, on loan from The Gordon Parks Foundation.
Taking inspiration from the book, the students will work with acclaimed photographer Jamel Shabazz at Juxtaposition Arts to create their own photographs. Shabazz will work with the students in early October during a week-long artist residency.
The following “A Living Legacy” events are free and open to the public:
•Oct. 11: Photography workshop with Jamel Shabazz, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Juxtaposition Arts.
RSVP by writing oneread@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-2509.
•Oct. 24: Panel discussion and exhibit opening reception, 7 p.m., Mill City Museum.
RSVP by writing oneread@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-2509.
•Oct. 24 - June 8, 2014: Photography exhibit on display at Mill City Museum.
•Oct. 24 - Dec. 1, 2013: Companion exhibit on display at Juxtaposition Arts.
•December to June: Minneapolis high school students will serve as docents, leading school groups through the exhibit. RSVP for a free tour by writing oneread@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-2509.
•Nov. 7: Exhibit opening reception and artist talk with Jamel Shabazz, 5 - 7 p.m., Juxtaposition Arts. RSVP by writing info@juxtaposition.org.
For more information about these and other events visit the One Minneapolis One Read website.
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